{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676997f240480c1d9584e7a5/6a8a8f7b54f87b8876768859?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Real Women Real Stories - Trusting the process","description":"<h2>Trusting the Process &amp; Finding Yourself Through Art | Laura's Journey</h2><p>What if slowing down gave you the space to discover who you really are?</p><p>For Laura, the Covid lockdown became an unexpected opportunity to pause, reflect and reconnect with her creativity. What started as an art class soon grew into a passion that inspired her to apply for a Fine Art degree. Today, she's taking another leap of faith—selling the family home and moving to London to immerse herself in the creative community.</p><p>In this inspiring conversation, Laura shares how connecting with nature, trusting her instincts and embracing uncertainty has transformed both her art and her life.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>🎨 How lockdown created the space to rediscover creativity</li><li>🌿 Why mindful walks in nature are the starting point for every painting</li><li>👀 How her artwork captures a feeling, a moment and a personal perception of the landscape</li><li>💭 The importance of slowing down enough to really notice the world around us</li><li>✨ Why trusting the process and following your instincts can lead you exactly where you're meant to be</li><li>🏙️ The courage it takes to sell the family home and move to London to pursue a life surrounded by fellow artists</li></ul><p>Laura's story is a beautiful reminder that we don't always need to have everything mapped out. Sometimes, by embracing change, trusting ourselves and staying open to possibility, life unfolds in ways we could never have planned.</p><p>If you've ever felt the pull to try something new, reconnect with nature, or follow a dream that won't leave you alone, this episode is for you.</p><p>🎙️&nbsp;<strong>Loved This Episode?</strong></p><p>If Laura's story resonated with you, we'd love you to subscribe, leave us a review and share this episode with someone who might be standing at a crossroads in their own life.</p><p>If you've been wondering whether it's time for a change, perhaps this conversation is the gentle reminder you needed that small steps can lead to a completely different future.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Ann &amp; Sally xx</strong></h3><p>Every episode is designed to help you become&nbsp;<strong>1% happier and healthier</strong>, one small step at a time.</p><p>A big thank you to Pixabay for providing our intro and outro music, \"Inspirational Background\" by AudioCoffee.</p><p>Stay Connected with Us:</p><p>Follow us on Instagram:&nbsp;@happierandhealthier__</p><p>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17An2r6AFE/?</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Have questions or want to join our Facebook community, email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hello@1percentandhealthier.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@1percenthappierandhealthier.co.uk</a></p><p>Follow this link to receive our monthly news letter <a href=\"http://zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">zfrmz.com/y2clyxhSheOWEJ9EjaS6</a></p><p>Follow this link to get more information about our 1% Happier and Healthier Programme <a href=\"https://tinyurl.com/HHinfopls\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://tinyurl.com/HHinfopls</a></p><p>Happier and Healthier linktree <a href=\"https://linktr.ee/1percenthappierandhealthier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=cc8e983b-b24b-47b4-9624-041b8d3c7592\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://linktr.ee/1percenthappierandhealthier?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&lt;sid=cc8e983b-b24b-47b4-9624-041b8d3c7592</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Laura on instagram laurarobersfineart</p>","author_name":"Ann & Sally"}